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For over 80 years, Town Hall Los Angeles has been the preeminent gathering place of people, influencers, and ideas in Los Angeles. Through exclusive, intimate discussions with leaders from across the globe, perspectives and solutions of regional, national and international significance are discussed and shared with a group of Los Angeles' leaders. Town Hall has partnered with KCET to make these perspectives available to a wider audience, giving access and insights into California Solutions with a World View.

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Lucy Herrera is helping change her Boyle Heights Community

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Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th District Councilmember

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John Ridley: Uncompromising in Hollywood

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John Ridley continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America.

John Ridley continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America.

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S2 E10: John Ridley - Uncompromising in Hollywood

Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley discusses race in the entertainment industry, his multi-platform work; and the changes in film and television consumption.

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S2 E8: Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Jennifer Ito

Jennifer Ito and Marqueece Harris Dawson discuss L.A.'s income inequality and economy.

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S2 E7: Chris Hughes & Natalie Foster - Universal Basic Income

Chris Hughes, Facebook co-founder, and Natalie Foster, co-founder of peers.org explain why a Universal Basic Income is needed and how the idea can be carried out.

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Dr. Maja Mataric

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S2 E1: Jeanie Buss - Inside the House of Lakers

Jeanie Buss, Lakers' owner, talks about being a woman in big-time sports, about the future of the Lakers, and more.

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Chris Hughes & Natalie Foster - Universal Basic Income

Chris Hughes and Natalie Foster explain why a Universal Basic Income is needed.

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Susan Burton - A New Way of Life

Burton is a reform activist running a non-profit helping women released from prison.

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Manuel Pastor - Immigration: Fiction, Fear, and Fact

Immigration expert Manuel Pastor talks on the real issue of immigration.

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Kevin Demoff talks about the Rams' complex and its impact on Inglewood and L.A.

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